It's inevitable.…Sometimes team members will not work out well.…What you do as the project manager…to address the situation…can mean the difference between being perceived…as a competent leader and being a figurehead.…When a team member isn't well suited…to produce what is needed,…or can't work within the dynamics of your team,…you need to take action.…It's one of your primary team leadership responsibilities…in the best interest of the project and the team.…

How you act; however, is situational.…I want to share with you some guidelines here;…however, it's important that you understand…the standard HR processes and expectations…for your organization before you use these approaches.…Let's first look at performance concerns.…Performance issues from a team member can come…from internal sources or external sources.…Internal sources are person based,…one's capabilities, personality, and approach…to the project.…

Capability issues can sometimes be addressed…in the short term through training.…Personality issues are much more difficult to manage.…

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Released

3/17/2014

In this course, author and PMP Bob McGannon teaches you how to understand team members, build a strong team from your talent pool, shape their work, and maximize success.

Along the way, discover how to negotiate for key resources, appreciate and maximize individual working styles, use emotional intelligence to add a personal approach to your management style, and resolve conflict.

Lynda.com is a PMI Registered Education Provider. This course qualifies for professional development units (PDUs). To view the activity and PDU details for this course, click here.The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Topics include:

Understanding the four key work styles

Negotiating for your team

Sharing a common objective

Making team rules

Directing the team

Solving team conflicts<br><br>

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.